Mnhorsemom Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I have several batchs of soap that I made during the late spring early summer that have developed DOS. Can the soap still be used? I hate to just throw out 3-4 batches of soap. Not sure what caused the DOS as I have sued the same ingredients in the last month or so and the bars are fine. Only thing I can think of is heat and humidity as we don't have central air and the window unit sometimes can't keep up real well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I've used soap with DOS, didn't notice a difference at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Personal use should be fine, I wouldn't sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I dig the orange spots out (with my fingernail, truth be told LOL) or otherwise trim the bars and then keep and use them, and share them too. Typically once the DOS forms and you cut it out it doesn't come back, go figure.I have had it show up on a couple of batches that were just like others, stored in the same place, etc.People theorize that humidity plays a role, but we cannot always figure out why sometiems I batch goes bad while the one next to it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Personal use should be fine, I wouldn't sell it.I agree with Carrie I also have tired cutting the spots off but they just seem to come back, maybe I don't cut enough off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 The humidity probably played a big part in the DOS. I only had one DOS batch and I just cut it out and used some of the bars, but definately didn't give it away or sell it. If it spreads and starts to smell bad, like rancid oils, toss it out, as there's no saving it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Knock on wood I haven't had a problem with it yet but I agree with Carrie on not selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 i use it my self so far i have had 3 batches do this lavender lilac and ocean mist in a salt bar i give it away also to my sister who uses a lot of my soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Humidity is a factor in DOS, but not the only one. High heat, sunlight, using oils that are less-than-fresh and have a short shelf life (relatively unstable) all play a part, IMO. All these things contribute to the breakdown (rancidity) of the oils.I'd use it myself but not sell it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 PA found some great links about this back in the summer. Perhaps she titled her thread the same. You could search her posts for them. I would for ya, but I'm frozen to the bone. Must H-AAAA-VVV-E hot ch-ch-ch-oc-co-co-lat-t-t-te Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divayoki Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 :embarasse sorry if this has been answered already but...... what is dos? When I first saw the thread I thought uno, dos, tres but somehow I think I'm not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Dreaded Orange Spots - basically believed to be rancid portions of soap. Indeed, the spots are orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divayoki Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I luv it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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